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The "kicked off USDM island" death clock continues to strike.
Source: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...tion-according-to-nikkei-report/#more-1124313
According to internetz, about half of Outlander Sport models built here are shipped overseas to Russia. Given the Russian economic troubles, if the 50% of US production is true, it's no surprise that what was once seen as a saving grace for the plant is now a huge albatross.
TTAC said:Mitsubishi?s plant in Normal, Ill. is set to shut its doors for good. That?s what Japan?s Nikkei news service is reporting today, though U.S. representatives for the company declined to comment.
The plant was opened by Diamond-Star Motors, a joint venture between Mitsubishi and Chrysler, in 1988 after two years of construction. It currently builds the Outlander Sport/RVR, but was tasked with manufacturing the Eclipse/Plymouth Laser/Eagle Talon, Mirage/Eagle Summit, Galant, and coupe versions of the Dodge Avenger, Stratus and Chrysler Sebring during its lifetime.
According to Automotive News, the closure is part of a ?strategic shift to the growing Asian market.? Mitsubishi will look for a buyer for the plant, and there?s no shortage of potential companies looking for additional capacity.
After the break up of Diamond-Star Motors, Chrysler?s stake in the plant was purchased by Mitsubishi. At its peak, the Normal facility produced about 200,000 vehicles per year. Last year, the plant produced just short of 70,000 vehicles, still better than the less than 20,000 it produced in 2009.
Source: http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...tion-according-to-nikkei-report/#more-1124313
According to internetz, about half of Outlander Sport models built here are shipped overseas to Russia. Given the Russian economic troubles, if the 50% of US production is true, it's no surprise that what was once seen as a saving grace for the plant is now a huge albatross.
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